Airlink AP431W User Manual

Ver. 1AQuick Installation GuideModel # AP431WSuper G™ Multi-Functional Wireless Access Point

AP ClientThe AP Client mode converts the Access Point to a wireless network adapter, allowing the networkdevice such as your computer or game console

AP RepeaterThe AP Repeater mode converts the Access Point to a wireless repeater. By extending the wirelesssignal of the source AP/wireless router, th

WDS (Bridge)The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients fromphysically separate LANs into one virtual

WDS with APThe WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients fromphysically separate LANs into one virtual L

Section 6Connecting to the Access PointOnce you have properly configured the Access Point, your wireless computers should be able to detectits signal.

Getting StartedThis Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions. For more detailedinformation, please refer to the User’s Manual in the

Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the Network port of the Access Point and connect theother end to one of the LAN ports of the router (See

Section 3Gathering InformationStep 1 From a computer connected to the router with a cable, go to Start, Run, type command (forWindows 95/98/ME) or cmd

Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the IP Address of the AccessPoint (default: 192.168.1.250) in the address bar and

Step 3 At the Wireless section, enter the SSID (Network Name) for your wireless network and select aChannel number.Step 4 You may enable encryption (a

Step 4a WEP is a basic encryption type for wireless network.• Open System and disabling Encryption implies no encryption• Open System and enabling Enc

Step 4c WPA-PSK and WPA-2PSK are more secured than WEP and highly recommended. SelectWPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu and enter the key val

Section 5Step 1 Select the Operating Mode tab to display the Operating Mode page.Selecting Operating ModesThis section describes how to change the Acc